Alpha 100 and TT 10 Owner s Manual

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1 Alpha 100 and TT 10 Owner s Manual May _0B Printed in Taiwan

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3 Table of Contents Getting Started... 1 Setting Up the Alpha System... 1 Device Overviews... 1 Alpha 100 Handheld Device... 1 TT 10 Dog Collar Device... 1 Getting More Information... 1 Registering Your Device... 1 Installing the Battery in the Handheld Device... 1 Charging the Handheld Device... 2 Charging the Dog Collar Device... 2 Turning On the Devices... 2 Turning Off the Devices... 2 Acquiring Satellite Signals... 2 Using the Touchscreen... 2 Locking the Touchscreen... 2 Unlocking the Touchscreen... 2 Dog Collar Device Setup... 3 Methods to Add a Dog to a Handheld Device... 3 Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF... 3 Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes... 3 Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes... 3 Sharing a Dog Wirelessly... 3 Editing Dog Information... 3 Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track... 3 Changing the Length of the Dog's Track... 3 Changing the Dog Name... 3 Changing the Color of the Dog's Track... 3 Changing the Dog Type... 3 Changing the Dog ID... 4 Setting Dog Alerts... 4 Removing a Dog... 4 Attaching the Collar on Your Dog... 4 Communication with the Collar... 4 Dog Tracking... 4 Tracking Your Dog on the Map... 5 Tracking and Training Multiple Dogs... 5 Dog Status Icons... 5 Dog Tracking Compass... 5 Navigating to Your Dog... 5 Tracking with BaseCamp BaseStation... 5 Pausing Dog Tracking... 5 Pausing All Dog Tracking... 5 Location Alerts... 5 Setting a Geofence Alert... 5 Setting a Radius Alert... 5 Editing Location Alerts... 6 Dog Training... 6 Selecting and Installing the Contact Points... 6 Removing the Contact Points... 6 Setting Up the Training Keys for One Intensity Level... 6 Customizing the Training Keys... 6 Basic Training Commands... 6 Preventing Collar-Wise Behavior... 7 Training to Heel... 7 Training to Sit and Stay... 7 Training to Come Here... 7 Collar Training... 7 Training Intensities and Methods... 7 Training the Dog to Heel and Sit with the Collar... 8 Training the Dog to Come Here with the Collar... 8 Contact Tracking...8 Adding a Contact Over MURS/VHF... 8 Table of Contents Adding a Contact Using the ID... 8 Sending a Message to Your Contacts... 8 Tracking a Contact... 8 Finding Your Contact ID... 8 Changing Your Contact ID... 9 Updating a Contact ID... 9 Hunting with the Alpha System... 9 Marking Your Truck Location... 9 Marking a Covey... 9 Turning On the Collar Light... 9 Turning On Rescue Mode... 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks...9 Waypoints... 9 Marking Your Current Location... 9 Marking a Waypoint Using the Map... 9 Editing a Waypoint... 9 Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location... 9 Moving a Waypoint on the Map... 9 Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location... 9 Projecting a Waypoint Deleting a Waypoint Routes Creating a Route Editing the Name of a Route Navigating a Saved Route Editing a Route Reversing a Route Viewing a Route on the Map Viewing the Active Route Deleting a Route Tracks Recording Track Logs Viewing Details about the Track Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track Navigating to the Start of a Track Changing the Track Color Saving the Current Track Saving a Location on a Track Clearing the Current Track Deleting a Track Archiving a Saved Track Archiving Tracks Automatically Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Navigation...11 Map Measuring Distance on the Map Compass Calibrating the Compass Navigating with the Bearing Pointer Course Pointer Where To? Menu Finding a Waypoint by Name Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint Navigating with Sight 'N Go Elevation Plot Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Navigating to a Point on the Plot Changing the Plot Type Resetting the Elevation Plot Trip Computer Resetting the Trip Computer Applications Setting a Proximity Alarm Calculating the Size of an Area Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs i

4 Setting an Alarm Starting the Countdown Timer Opening the Stopwatch Satellite Page Changing the Satellite View Turning Off GPS Simulating a Location Customizing Your Device...13 Customizing the Main Menu Customizing the Data Fields Enabling the Map Data Fields System Settings Dog Settings Contact Settings Display Settings Calibrating the Touchscreen Appearance Settings Setting the Device Tones Map Settings Advanced Map Settings Track Settings Routing Settings Changing the Units of Measure Time Settings Position Format Settings Heading Settings Altimeter Settings Marine Map Settings Device Information...15 Viewing Device Information Updating the Software Device Care Cleaning the Device Cleaning the Touchscreen Specifications Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications TT 10 Dog Collar Device Specifications Battery Information Long-Term Storage Maximizing the Battery Life Adjusting the Backlight Brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate Changing Your Handheld Update Rate Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode Adjusting the Map Drawing Speed Turning Off the Transmitter Saving Energy While Charging the Device Data Management File Types Installing a Memory Card Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer Connecting the Collar to a Computer Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp Deleting Files Disconnecting the USB Cable Appendix...17 Accessories and Replacement Parts Purchasing Accessories Optional Maps ANT+ Sensors tempe Using Optional Fitness Accessories Tips for Pairing ANT + Accessories with Your Garmin Device Using Optional Fitness Accessories TT 10 Battery Replacement Instructions TT 10 Components Removing the Old Battery Installing the New Battery Replacing the Collar Strap Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable Data Field Options Index...20 ii Table of Contents

5 Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. TT 10 Dog Collar Device Setting Up the Alpha System NOTICE Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 watts) in close proximity to the device. It may cause irreversible damage to the device. Before you can use the Alpha handheld device and the TT dog collar device, you must set up the devices. 1 Install the battery in the handheld device (page 1). 2 Charge the handheld device (page 2). 3 Charge the collar (page 2). 4 Turn on the devices (page 2). 5 If necessary, add the collar to the handheld device (page 3). 6 Acquire satellite signals (page 2). 7 Attach the collar (page 4). Device Overviews Alpha 100 Handheld Device À VHF antenna Á GPS antenna  Power key à Contact points Ä Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. Go to Go to Go to Go to or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. À GPS antenna Á VHF radio antenna  Training keys à Power key Ä Mounting spine Å microsd memory card slot (under battery) Æ Battery cover D-ring Ç Mini-USB port (under weather cap) Installing the Battery in the Handheld Device WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 3 Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first. Getting Started 1

6 4 Press the battery into place. 5 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-usb port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 2 hours. NOTE: The device will not charge when it is outside the temperature range of 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C). 1 Lift the weather cap À. 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-usb port Á on the device. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into an appropriate power source. Charging the Dog Collar Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. Before you put the collar on the dog, remove the charging clip. If you do not remove the clip, it may become detached from the collar and become lost. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about two hours. The device will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C). 1 Snap the charging clip À onto the device. 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-usb port Á on the charging clip. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a power source. The status LED is solid red when the collar is charging. 4 After the status LED turns solid green, remove the charging clip from the collar. Turning On the Devices On the handheld device, select the Power key. On the collar, select the Power key. The collar beeps and the status LED blinks green when the collar is turned on. Turning Off the Devices On the handheld device, hold the Power key. On the collar, hold the Power key until the status LED turns red, about 3 seconds, and then release the Power key. Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you put the collar on your dog, both the collar and handheld device must acquire satellite signals. Acquiring satellites can take a few minutes. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. 2 Turn on both devices (page 2). 3 Select the Power key. The GPS signal strength of the handheld device is listed in the upper-right corner. When the collar has acquired satellite signals, the status LED flashes a double-blink or triple-blink in green. Using the Touchscreen Select to open the application drawer. Select to open a menu. Select to close the page and return to the previous page. Select to return to the previous page. Select to save changes and close the page. Select and to scroll. Select to search by name. Locking the Touchscreen You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1 Select the Power key. 2 Select. Unlocking the Touchscreen 1 Select the Power key. 2 Select. 2 Getting Started

7 Dog Collar Device Setup Methods to Add a Dog to a Handheld Device If you purchased the collar and the handheld device separately, you must add the collar to the handheld device. You can add up to 20 collars to one handheld device. There are three different methods to add (or pair) the collar to the handheld device: using MURS/VHF, using the track/train code, or using ANT+. Adding over MURS/VHF: Allows you to pair after you have placed the collar into paring mode by pressing the Power key. This method is helpful when you are adding a new accessory collar to the system prior to leaving for the hunt. See page 3. Entering the track and train codes: Allows you to add a dog that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if people can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method requires the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog. This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, you are adding another member of your hunting party's dog to your handheld device, but you do not own the dog. See page 3. Sharing wirelessly over ANT+: Allows you to add a dog that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if people can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method does not require the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog. This method also adds dog information, such as the dog's name, communication settings, and initial position, from the sending handheld device to your device. The two handheld devices must be within range (10 ft. ) to share data wirelessly. This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, the dogs have already been let loose, and you are near the dog owner, who can share the dog wirelessly. See page 3. Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF 1 If the collar is on, turn off the collar (page 2). 2 Hold the Power key until the collar emits two series of beeps, about 2 seconds, and then release the Power key. The status LED begins blinking rapidly in green. The collar is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device. 3 On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog. 4 Bring the collar near the handheld device, and select Yes. 5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK. Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes Before you can add a dog using the track and train codes, you must have the dog owner find the track and train codes (page 3) and tell them to you. If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track and train codes. 1 Select Add Dog. 2 When asked if you are near the collar, select No. 3 When asked if you know the track and train codes, select Yes. 4 Enter the track or train code for the collar, and select. The dog s track code allows you to track the dog. The dog s train code allows you to both track and train the dog. 5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK. Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes You can share a dog s track code so another person can view your dog s location with the map and dog tracking compass. Also, you can share a dog s train code so another person can track your dog and train (correct) your dog. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. Sharing a Dog Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the other handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select the dog to share. 3 Select Share Wirelessly. 4 Select an option: To allow the other person only to track your dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass, select Track Only. To allow the other person to track your dog and correct your dog's behavior, select Track and Train. 5 On the other handheld device, select Dog List > > Receive Wirelessly. Editing Dog Information Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track You might want to clear the dog statistics and track before a new hunt. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > Reset > Yes. Changing the Length of the Dog's Track You can adjust the length of the dog's tracks shown on the map. Showing less tracks on the map can help to declutter the map view. Changing the length of the track shown on the map does not affect the tracks stored in the internal memory. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Track On Map. 2 Select an option to show more or less of the tracks on the map. Changing the Dog Name 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. 4 Select the dog s name. 5 Enter the name, and select > OK. Changing the Color of the Dog's Track You can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to have the track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. 4 Select the colored square next to the dog s name. 5 Select a color. Changing the Dog Type Before you can change the dog type, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. Dog Collar Device Setup 3

8 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > > Change Dog Type. 4 Select a dog type. Changing the Dog ID Before you can change the dog ID, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. If you are experiencing interference from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the ID for the dog. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. 4 Select > Change ID. 5 Select an available ID. If another handheld device is tracking this dog, for best results, remove the dog from the device, and use the track and train codes (page 3) or share wirelessly over ANT+ (page 3) to add the dog again. Setting Dog Alerts You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain actions of the dog. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts. 2 Select an alert. 3 Select the handheld device action for the specific alert. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. Removing a Dog 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Remove. Attaching the Collar on Your Dog CAUTION To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least 8 hours out of every 24-hour period. NOTICE Remove the charging clip before putting the collar on the dog. If you do not remove the clip, it may become detached from the collar and become lost. Before you put the collar on the dog, pair the handheld device and collar (page 3), and acquire satellite signals (page 2). 1 Select an option: If you are training your dog with the collar, select and install the appropriate contact points (page 6). If you are not training your dog with the collar, install the cap over the contact point locations (page 6). 2 Place the collar in the middle of the dog's neck, directly behind the dog's ears. 3 Position the collar with the VHF whip antenna pointing up, the GPS antenna facing up, and the LEDs facing forward. When using the contact points, they can be positioned anywhere along the dog's neck. The best location for the contact points is in the front of the neck. 4 Tighten the strap so that it is snug around the dog's neck. 5 If the strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least 3 inches to spare. Communication with the Collar If the collar and handheld device came in the same packaging, they were paired at the factory. If you are using a collar or handheld device that you purchased separately, add the collar to the handheld device to establish a communication link between the collar and handheld device (page 3). The collar and handheld device must be within range to communicate with each other. The MURS/VHF radio communication range is up to 9 miles. The collar and handheld device use radio signals to communicate. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of the signals. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight between the collar and handheld device produces the best communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal. To achieve the best line-of-sight conditions, move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hill). Best Good Poor Dog Tracking The Alpha system allows you to track your dog, up to 9 miles away, using the dog tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your dog's location and tracks. The pointer acts like a compass, pointing in the direction of the dog's current location. One Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 devices (TT dog collar devices and Alpha handheld devices). NOTE: Both the collar and the handheld device must have acquired satellites before you can track the dog on the handheld device. 4 Dog Tracking

9 Tracking Your Dog on the Map Before you can track a dog or contact on the map, you must add them to the handheld device (page 3 and page 8). You can view the dog's location and other contacts' locations on the map. 1 Select. dog's status, such as running or on point (page 5). The color of the pointer corresponds to the color of the dog track. The dog tracking compass is most accurate when the dog is more than 30 ft. (9. 1 m) away. When the dog is less than 30 ft. (9. 1 m) away, "Near" appears. Navigating to Your Dog 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select the dog. 3 Select Show Info > Go. The map opens. 4 Follow the magenta line to the dog. 5 If necessary, select to track the dog using the dog tracking compass (page 5). Tracking with BaseCamp BaseStation 2 If necessary select and to zoom in and out of the map. TIP: If necessary, select to track the dog using the dog tracking compass (page 5). Tracking and Training Multiple Dogs You can enable the device to display one dog at a time You can ensure that the dog being trained is the same dog being viewed on the compass. With this feature enabled, only one dog at a time appears on the compass, and the dog viewed on the compass is the same dog currently in training mode. 1 Select > > List Sync On. and to cycle through dogs. 2 Select Before you can track your dogs and contacts using BaseCamp, you must download BaseCamp to your computer ( basecamp). The BaseStation feature of BaseCamp allows you to track your dogs and contacts in real-time on a computer. For more information on using BaseCamp, see the help file in the application. 1 Select Setup > System > BaseCamp BaseStation > Prompted. 2 Open BaseCamp. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Pausing Dog Tracking Sitting You can pause the tracking of a single dog during a hunt. This can be helpful if the dog is taking a break. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > > Stop Tracking. Running Pausing All Dog Tracking On point If you are moving the dogs during a hunt and you do not want to record the transportation of the dogs, you can pause the tracking of all of the dogs. 1 Select. 2 Select > Pause All Tracking. Dog Status Icons Treed Unknown* *The unknown status icon indicates that the collar has not acquired a satellite signal and that the handheld device cannot determine the location of the dog. Dog Tracking Compass To open the dog tracking compass, select. Location Alerts Location alerts notify you when your dogs or contacts enter or exit a particular location. You can create a custom geofence or use a radius around your current location. A geofence is an invisible fence around an area and is created using points on the map. The virtual boundaries of a geofence are accurate up to approximately 10 ft. (3 m). Geofences perform optimally when sized to cover an area encompassing an average sized backyard (approximately ¼ acre). Setting a Geofence Alert You can set up an invisible fence around an area and receive an alert when a dog or contact enters and exits that area. 1 Select Setup > Location Alerts > Add Alert > Geofence. 2 Select a point on the map, and select Use. 3 Repeat step 2 to define a geofence with up to 10 points. 4 Select Done. Setting a Radius Alert You can use the dog tracking compass to view the direction and distance to your dog. The dog tracking compass also shows the Dog Tracking You can receive an alert when a dog or contact gets within or outside of a certain distance away from you. 5

10 1 Select Setup > Location Alerts > Add Alert > Radius. 2 Select the unit of measurement. 3 Enter the radius distance, and select. Editing Location Alerts 1 Select Setup > Location Alerts. 2 Select an alert. 3 Select an option: Select Disable to turn off notifications for this alert. Select Set Alert Type to set the way the device notifies you for this alert. Select Set Alert Mode to set the notification to sound on exit, entrance, or both. Select Delete to remove the alert. Dog Training You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for you, your dog, and your needs. This manual provides some basic guidelines for training, but each dog has unique training needs. When used properly, the Alpha training system is a very effective training tool to aid your dog in reaching its full potential. The use of the training system should be part of an overall training program. Begin training your dog on a leash, without the Alpha training system. You should train your dog how to heel, sit, and come to you. After the dog understands these three basic commands, you can begin training with the dog collar device and the leash. Finally, when the dog consistently obeys commands using the leash and collar, you may be able to remove the leash to train with only the dog collar device. Selecting and Installing the Contact Points For best results, select the correct contact points based on your dog's coat. 1 Select the correct contact point length for your dog's coat type: For dogs with thicker coats, use the longer contact points. For dogs with shorter coats, use the shorter contact points. 2 If necessary, use the included wrench to remove the contact points. 3 Twist the contact points into the collar. 4 Tighten with the included wrench, but do not overtighten. When you put the collar on the dog, make sure that the contact points are tight against the neck (page 4). Removing the Contact Points When you are not training the dog using the training keys, remove the contact points. 1 Use the included wrench to remove both contact points. 2 Place the cap over the contact point holes. Setting Up the Training Keys for One Intensity Level Before you can assign the training keys to a dog, you must add the dog to the handheld device (page 3). By default, the training keys are set to the lowest stimulation setting, with momentary (M), continuous (C), and tone (T) for each key. This mode is most useful when training only one dog. When training multiple dogs, it may be helpful to customize a training key for each dog and for each intensity level (page 6). 1 Select Setup > Training > Training Buttons. 2 Select the area at the top of the screen directly below the keys. 3 Select the intensity level for the keys. 4 If you are using traditional stimulation mode, select LOW, MED, or HI. 5 Select. In this mode, the left key provides momentary simulation. The center key provides continuous stimulations. The right key provides a tone. Customizing the Training Keys Before you can assign the training keys to a dog, you must add a dog to the handheld device (page 3). You can change the mode of the training keys to customize each key for a specific stimulation intensity level and for each dog. This mode is most useful when training multiple dogs. When training only one dog, it might be more useful to set only the intensity level (page 6). 1 Select Setup > Training > Training Buttons > Change Mode. 2 Select the top of the screen directly under the key you are customizing. 3 Select the dog you want to train with this key. 4 Select an intensity level for the key. 5 If you are using traditional stimulation mode, select LOW, MED, or HI. 6 Select momentary (M), continuous (C), or tone (T). 7 Repeat steps 3-6 for all three keys. 8 If you need to train with more than three keys, select > Insert Page, and program the additional keys. 9 Select. Basic Training Commands You should begin training your dog with a few basic commands without using the Alpha training system to correct the dog. You should train the three basic commands in the following order: "heel," "sit," and "here." During initial training, you should put the dog collar device on the dog, but the device should be turned off. This allows the dog to get used to the device before you start using it to correct the dog. This also helps to prevent "collar-wise" behavior (page 7). Initially, you should keep the training sessions short and only train one command during a session. This way, the dog is less likely to become confused and training should progress more quickly. Pay close attention while training the dog, so you can begin to learn when to go faster or slower, and when to take a break. 6 Dog Training

11 With plenty of repetition, consistency, patience, and a lot of praise, the dog should begin to obey these commands after several lessons. Each dog learns at a different rate, and some dogs may take longer to learn these commands. After the dog demonstrates a basic understanding of these commands while on a leash, training with collar stimulations can be introduced, while keeping the dog on the leash. Preventing Collar-Wise Behavior If the Alpha training system is not used properly as part of your overall training program, the dog may exhibit "collar-wise" behavior. This occurs when the dog obeys commands while wearing the dog collar device, but does not obey commands when the device is removed. You should follow these tips to prevent this behavior. Begin training the dog without using the Alpha training system to correct the dog (page 6). Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog during initial training. This allows the dog to get used to the device before you start using it to correct the dog. Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog outside of your training sessions. This allows the dog to get used to the device and helps to prevent the dog from associating the presence of the device with training or obedience. Reward the dog with praise whenever the dog obeys a command. Training to Heel Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an area with minimal distractions. The first command that you will teach the dog is the heel command. 1 With the dog at your side on a leash, command the dog to heel, and begin walking forward while gently pulling on the leash. 2 If the dog gets in front of you, repeat the command heel, and move in another direction or pull back on the leash. 3 If the dog starts to lag behind you, lightly tug on the leash to bring the dog back to your side. Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the command. Training to Sit and Stay Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an area with minimal distractions. Before you train to sit and stay, you should first train to heel. The actual command is sit, and the stay command is implied. When you command the dog to sit, the dog should stay until you indicate otherwise. 1 Begin training this command walking the dog on a leash in the heel position. 2 Stop walking, pull up on the leash, and command the dog to "sit." 3 Maintain steady pressure on the leash until the dog obeys the command. 4 If the dog does not obey and seems confused, gently push down on the dog's back above the flank, to make the dog sit. Reward the dog with praise when the dog sits and stays. Training to Come Here Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an area with minimal distractions. Before you begin training the dog to come "here," you should first train the dog to "heel" and "sit. " Also, you may need to use a long leash to effectively train "here." Teaching your dog to come here is the most important command. The "here" command allows you to maintain control of your dog and can be used to call your dog away from a potentially dangerous situation. This command must be taught properly. 1 With the dog in a sitting position, move away to the end of the leash. 2 Command the dog to come here while gently tugging on the leash. 3 Reward the dog with praise as soon as the dog begins to move toward you. 4 If the dog begins to veer away, gently tug on the leash, and repeat the command to come "here." The dog might resist this command. With repetition and patience, the dog will learn to obey the command. Collar Training Begin training your dog on a leash, without using the Alpha training system. After the dog shows a grasp of the commands "heel," "sit," and "here," you can begin training with the collar and the leash. During the initial stage of collar introduction, the dog learns that collar stimulation means the same thing as a tug on the leash. At first, the dog may be alarmed by the electronic stimulation. The key is to be patient and consistent and not to start off at too high of an intensity. Be fair and consistent, and use repetition and praise when using the collar as a training tool. If the dog does not respond to the stimulation level you have selected (page 8), increase the stimulation one level at a time until you achieve the appropriate response. After you achieve the desired response, you can lower the stimulation level as long as the dog maintains consistency. As the dog becomes more proficient with the commands, you can begin to introduce distractions, such as rolling a ball in front of the dog or walking him in the presence of others. After the dog begins to respond consistently to the command during collar training, you can remove the leash and train with just the collar. NOTE: You should train without a leash only when it is appropriate for your environment and your dog's temperament. You should follow all laws and regulations for your area regarding the use of dog leashes. Eventually in most training situations, your commands will not require stimulation to be given with the command. You should only use stimulation when you need to repeat a command because the dog did not obey the first one. As the dog becomes better trained, you can decrease the use of collar training. Continue to have the dog wear the collar until you feel certain that it is no longer needed to reinforce known commands. Abandoning the collar too early can lead to problems in the future. Training Intensities and Methods The Alpha system provides two methods of training stimulation intensity levels. The default intensity method, linear, contains 18 stimulation levels. The lowest level of stimulation is 1, and the levels increase sequentially to 18. The second method, traditional, contains 6 numbered levels that each have a high (HI), medium (MED), and low (LOW) setting. Level 1 on LOW produces a very slight stimulation that is hardly perceived. Level 6 on HI produces a very strong stimulation, equivalent to level 18 in the linear method. You should find the correct training intensity level and use LOW, MED, or HI levels as needed. The Alpha system uses momentary (M) and continuous (C) types of stimulations. Momentary stimulation applies a brief stimulation when you press the key, regardless of how long the key is held. Continuous stimulation applies stimulation to the Dog Training 7

12 dog as long as the key is held, for a maximum of 8 seconds. Your stimulations should typically be far shorter than 8 seconds. Continuous stimulation can be useful when first starting training with your dog. You can also train using a tone (T). When you select T for a key, the key press activates an audible tone instead of stimulation. Using the tone can be a helpful training tool. NOTE: The tone volume cannot be changed. Changing the intensity of the tone does not adjust the volume. Choosing the Correct Intensity Level 1 Set the training keys to the lowest level (page 6). 2 Press a training key. 3 Observe the dog for a reaction, such as a head shake, neck movement, or just a change in expression. Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to the surprise of the electrical stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more than once, the intensity level is too high for beginning training. 4 If there is no reaction, increase the intensity level by one level until the dog has a slight but recognizable reaction to the stimulation. The intensity level that causes a slight but recognizable reaction is your dog's baseline level for beginning collar training. You do not need to, and should not, apply this intensity selection test again. After you begin training, the dog s performance guides your intensity selection. As the dog advances in training, you may need to change the level depending upon the training situation. Training the Dog to Heel and Sit with the Collar Before you begin training your dog using the collar, your dog must show a grasp of the "heel," "sit," and "come" commands while on the leash, you must put on the collar (page 4), and you must find the correct intensity level (page 8). When beginning collar training, start with the "heel" and "sit" commands. 1 With the dog at your side on a leash, pull up on the leash, and command the dog to "sit." 2 If the dog does not sit immediately, press a training key briefly, and repeat the command to "sit." 3 Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the command. After the dog begins obeying the "sit" command without collar stimulation, you should move on to the "heel" command. 4 With the dog at your side on a leash and with the collar on, command heel and begin walking forward while gently pulling on the leash. 5 If the dog not heel, press a training key briefly, repeat the command to heel, and move in another direction or pull back on the leash. 6 Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the command. Training the Dog to Come Here with the Collar Before you begin training your dog to come "here" using the collar, your dog must have a strong grasp of the "heel" and "sit" commands using the collar, you must put on the collar (page 4), and you must find the correct intensity level (page 8). Also, you may need to use a long leash to effectively train "here." 1 With the dog in a sitting position, move away to the end of the leash. 2 Command the dog to come here. 3 If the dog does not move immediately toward you, press a training key briefly, gently tug on the leash, and repeat the command to come "here." 4 Reward the dog with praise as soon as the dog begins to move toward you. 5 If the dog begins to veer away, press a training key briefly, and repeat the command to come "here." Contact Tracking You can track other hunters so you know where they are at all times. You can also send messages to your contacts. One Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 devices (TT dog collar devices and Alpha handheld devices). Adding a Contact Over MURS/VHF Before you can add a contact over MURS/VHF, you should be near the contact, for best results. You can add fellow hunters to your handheld device so you can track them on the map (page 8) and send messages to them (page 8). 1 On your handheld device, select > Contacts > Add. 2 Bring the two handheld devices near each other, and select Yes on your handheld device. 3 On the contact's handheld device, select > Contacts > Pair. 4 On your handheld device, enter the name of the contact, and select > OK. The contact is added to your handheld device. If you would like to be added to the hunter's handheld device, repeat this procedure using the hunter's handheld device. Adding a Contact Using the ID Before you can add a hunter using the contact ID, you must have the hunter find the contact ID (page 8) and send it to you. If you are not nearby the hunter you want to add, you can add the hunter using the contact ID. 1 On your handheld device, select > Contacts > Add. 2 When asked if you are near the other handheld device, select No. 3 When asked if you know the ID, select Yes. 4 Select the correct ID for the contact you are adding. 5 Enter the name of the contact, and select > OK. The contact is added to your handheld device. If you would like to be added to another hunter's handheld device using your contact ID, repeat this procedure using the hunter's handheld device. Sending a Message to Your Contacts You can send and receive automated messages. There are 18 messages choose from, such as "Help" and "I'm Coming." 1 Select > Contacts > Message. 2 Select a message. The message is sent to your contacts with your name before the message. Anyone tracking your handheld device receives the message. Tracking a Contact You can keep track of contacts' locations using the map. Select. Finding Your Contact ID Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup. The contact ID for your handheld device is listed under ID. 8 Contact Tracking

13 Changing Your Contact ID If you are experiencing interference from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the contact ID for your handheld device. 1 Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > ID. 2 Select a contact ID that is not yet assigned to another device in the area. If you select a contact ID that interferes with devices in the area, you should select a new contact ID. Each time a contact changes their contact ID, you must update the contact ID in your handheld device(page 9). Updating a Contact ID If a contact has changed their contact ID (page 9), you can quickly update the contact ID in your handheld device. 1 Select > Contacts. 2 Select the contact. 3 Select Show Info. 4 Select > Change ID. 5 Select the contact ID that matches the contact's new contact ID. Hunting with the Alpha System You can perform many tasks that are very helpful when you are hunting with the Alpha system. Mark your truck's location (page 9). Track your dogs (page 5). Track your fellow hunters (page 8). Mark the location of a covey (page 9). Send messages to your fellow hunters (page 8). Turn on the collar light (page 9). Put the collar into rescue mode to save battery power (page 9). Pause tracking while you move the dogs (page 5). Marking Your Truck Location You can mark the location of the truck, so you can navigate back to your truck after the hunt. 1 Select New Hunt. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Marking a Covey You can mark a covey location and enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number of birds taken. 1 Select Mark. 2 Select Covey. 3 Enter the number of birds flushed. 4 Enter the number of birds taken. 5 Select OK. Turning On the Collar Light You can turn on the LEDs on the collar at night to help locate a dog or to warn drivers if a dog wanders near a road. The light is visible for up to 100 yards. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. 4 Select > Adjust Collar Light. 5 Select Continuous, Blink Slow, or Blink Fast. TIP: Select different light setting for each dog to help you identify the dogs in the field. Turning On Rescue Mode You can turn on rescue mode to conserve battery power at the end of a long hunt or if your dog might get out of range. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > > Rescue Mode. After you have turned on rescue mode, it stays on until you turn it off. When the collar battery power falls below 25%, the collar data updates only once every 2 minutes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Marking Your Current Location 1 Select Mark. 2 Select an option: Select New. Select a default location name, such as Truck or Camp. 3 Select Save. Marking a Waypoint Using the Map 1 Select. 2 Select the location on the map. 3 Select the information bar along the top of the screen. 4 Select > OK. Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select an item to edit, such as the name. 4 Enter the new information. 5 Select. Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current position. 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Reposition Here. The waypoint location changes to your current location. Moving a Waypoint on the Map 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Move Waypoint. 4 Select the new location on the map. 5 Select Move. Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. Hunting with the Alpha System 9

14 3 Select > Average Location. 4 Move to the waypoint location. 5 Select Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location. 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Project Waypoint. 4 Enter the bearing, and select. 5 Select a unit of measure. 6 Enter the distance, and select. 7 Select Save. Deleting a Waypoint 1 Select > Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Delete > Yes. Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination. Creating a Route 1 Select > Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2 Select a category. 3 Select the first point on the route. 4 Select Use > Select Next Point. 5 Select and repeat steps 3 through 5 to add all the points in the route. 6 Select. Editing the Name of a Route 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Change Name. 4 Enter the new name, and select. Navigating a Saved Route 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select View Map > Go. 4 Navigate using the compass (page 11) or map (page 11). Editing a Route 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Edit Route. 4 Select a point. 5 Select an option: To view the point on the map, select View Map. To change the order of the points on the route, select Move Up or Move Down. To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert. The additional point is inserted before to point you are editing. To remove the point from the route, select Remove. Reversing a Route 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Reverse Route. Viewing a Route on the Map 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select View Map. Viewing the Active Route 1 Select > Active Route. 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details. Deleting a Route 1 Select > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Delete Route > Yes. Tracks A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Recording Track Logs 1 Select > Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track. 3 Select Record Method. 4 Select an option: To record tracks at a variable rate that create an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5 Select Interval. 6 Complete an action: If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an option to record tracks more or less often. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method, enter a value, and select. As you move with the device turned on, a track log is created. Viewing Details about the Track 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select View Map. The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags. 4 Select the information bar along the top of the screen. Information about the track is listed. Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select Elevation Plot. Navigating to the Start of a Track You can navigate back to the beginning of a track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head. 1 Select > Track Manager > Current Track > View Map. 10 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

15 2 Select TracBack. The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line. 3 Navigate using the map (page 11) or the compass (page 11). Changing the Track Color 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select Set Color. 4 Select a color. Saving the Current Track 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select an option: To save the entire track, select Save Track. To save part of the track, select Save Portion, and select the part to save. Saving a Location on a Track 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select View Map. 4 Select a location along the track. 5 Select the information bar along the top of the screen. 6 Select. 7 Select OK. Clearing the Current Track Select > Track Manager > Current Track > Clear Current Track. Deleting a Track 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select Delete > Yes. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1 Select > Track Manager. 2 Select a saved track. 3 Select Archive. Archiving Tracks Automatically 1 Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive. 2 Select an option. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 ft. (3 m) of a compatible Garmin device. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks wirelessly. For information on sharing dog track and train codes wirelessly, see page 3. 1 Select > Share Wirelessly. 2 Select Send or Receive. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigation You can navigate routes and tracks, to a waypoint, geocache, photo, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination. Map The blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position. As you travel, the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize the objects by setting the orientation to North Up (page 13). To open the map, select. Measuring Distance on the Map You can measure the distance between two points. 1 From the map, select a location. 2 Select > Measure Distance > Use. 3 Move the pin to another location on the map. Compass The handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your destination. Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or removing the battery. 1 Select > Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. 1 While navigating to a destination, select > Compass. 2 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination. Course Pointer The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select > Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI). The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the course line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator (CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale  refers to the distance between dots à on the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course you are. Navigation 11